Call me old school. You could take away my computers, access to the internet, music, movies, and games. If I still had access to books, I'd be happy. I can't comprehend going that long without reading a book.

I suck at maths. I hate D&D.I don't like animeI can't program my way out of a cardboard box. The last programming class I took was in 8th grade. (Pascal)The last game console I owned was an Atari 2600.

I like books.I like building things (esp. computers).I like networks, and servers, and all kinds of blinkin' lights.

I dislike LARP, online gaming, DnD I can only take in 6-8 month bursts every 3 years. Anime was cool when there was more signal less noise, but I can't be buggered anymore. Videogames similarly, but one or two a year still make it through. Cardgames tend to be more constant, but 1 year breaks are needed every 3-4 years.

Coding: I can do algorithms, I never got to the point of being able to research API's or understanding frameworks or being able to set up chains. Databases I desperately want to understand better, but I always feel like I am missing some key thing.

Right now modded Minecraft is my brainworm. I like math, calculus included. Otherwise, I'm somewhat been into Beer geekery mostly.

Call me old school. You could take away my computers, access to the internet, music, movies, and games. If I still had access to books, I'd be happy. I can't comprehend going that long without reading a book.

Since last Saturday, I've finished... three books, which is a lot for me. I usually finish one in two weeks or so.

If I read for too long I get massive headaches. I'm the kind of person that once I start reading I'll have to finish it that night which of course makes the headache problem worse. Graphic novels don't have that effect on me, I have no idea why. But the last book I read cover to cover was The Black Dahlia. I've started a bunch since then but get stalled early on.

A Wizard's First Rule, started 2011 on a plane trip to the in-laws got to chapter 11, shelved since then.First book in the Grand Admiral Thrawn trilogy, started Christmas got to chapter 4, then shelved.A couple Terry Prachet books, Neil Gaiman, Mercedes Lackey, and others grabbed from the humble e-book bundle were started but since shelved. Maybe my attention span is crap.

I reject nerd fashion. The only graphic t-shirts that I own, I only wear to the gym. I don't own a pair of cargo shorts/pants or a hoodie. I own one pair of blue jeans. Unless I'm going to the gym, I only wear shoes that are made of leather.

Never seen any of the Star Trek / Star Wars movies and have no desire to do so. I don't understand any of it.

I'm not trying to pass judgement here, but at least in the case of the Star Wars movies (the first three, anyway... and by "first," I mean by release date), you don't have any urge to see some of the highest grossing, and most seen and talked-about movies of all time?

There's any number of "classic" movies which I didn't really have any much interest in watching, but I did, due to the fact that they're just such massive cultural touchstones. Casablanca, Citizen Kane, It's a Wonderful Life (I hate that fucking movie), etc. Classic films that I had no interest in seeing, but felt obliged just because they are such cultural touchstones. I probably won't ever see them again, but I am glad that I at least have watched them once and know what people are talking about.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

Quite surprised (and relieved), there are a few people who didn't enjoy ST:TNG. I've always wondered if I "should" like it, but for some reason I never could. Glad I'm not the only one.

Never finished Zelda games, either.

Which makes me realize, that the "nerd" part of me, personally, is more about the technical/gadgetry stuff. I just like owning computer products, and consumer electronics. I've built my own computer, I play games, I just recently purchased good headphones, keyboards, etc.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

I thoroughly echo this sentiment. I *appreciate* the technical mastery, intelligent lyrics, and overall talent of the band...but that man's infernal screeching makes Rush largely unlistenable for me.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

I thoroughly echo this sentiment. I *appreciate* the technical mastery, intelligent lyrics, and overall talent of the band...but that man's infernal screeching makes Rush largely unlistenable for me.

Same here, plus I'm a bassist so I'm supposed to love Geddy Lee on a genetic level or something, but I just can't do it.

I love DnD (3.5 rules)I love St: TNGI game on my PC almost exclusively. I still build my own PC's. I love reading, love Terry Goodkind, RR Martin, The Wheel of Time fucking guy. I CAN math, and how, and Organic Chemistry I'm getting pretty good at. Calculus is a math I think everyone should take. It makes math interesting. Cowboy Bebop and my collection of every Miyazaki Movie should tell you I care for Anime quite a bit. (Fuck Minmei)

But I don't look it at all. Is there a "nerdy" look? I had a girl on okcupid tell me she didn't think she would get along with me because I wasn't nerdy enough. I stole a comment from Ars and told her that it wasn't my fault I only rolled a 3 for Charisma.

She didn't get the joke...

There are very few things I dislike that are considered nerdy. RenFest, LARP...shit like that I have no interest in.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

I thoroughly echo this sentiment. I *appreciate* the technical mastery, intelligent lyrics, and overall talent of the band...but that man's infernal screeching makes Rush largely unlistenable for me.

Same here, plus I'm a bassist so I'm supposed to love Geddy Lee on a genetic level or something, but I just can't do it.

My god, I thought I was the only person who hates Geddy Lee's voice! Every time I mention my dislike of Rush, people dogpile me like crazy saying I'm insane. I wholly agree with Frennzy's assessment; the technical mastery is brilliant, the voice makes it awful.

I just don't care for the band Rush. When I was in school, all the really nerdy people thought Rush was the best band in the world. Rush gets a mighty big meh from me. Geddy Lee's voice just annoys me for some reason.

I thoroughly echo this sentiment. I *appreciate* the technical mastery, intelligent lyrics, and overall talent of the band...but that man's infernal screeching makes Rush largely unlistenable for me.

Same here, plus I'm a bassist so I'm supposed to love Geddy Lee on a genetic level or something, but I just can't do it.

My god, I thought I was the only person who hates Geddy Lee's voice! Every time I mention my dislike of Rush, people dogpile me like crazy saying I'm insane. I wholly agree with Frennzy's assessment; the technical mastery is brilliant, the voice makes it awful.

It's awesome to know I'm not alone. I can't stand Geddy's voice, either. And... to be honest... prowess on your instrument just for wankery's sake is boring.

I don't enjoy anime. I don't look down on those that do, it's just not my bag.

Try Cowboy Bebop one day. Just for shits and giggles.

And if that doesn't do the trick then it is time to watch the Eiken Club anime!..

All Star Trek (after TOS) is the turd that will not go, no matter how many time you hit the flush lever. (There is a captain's log joke in there somewhere.). It has writing on par with pro wrasslin. Sadly Star Trek is in space so I will watch and swear at all future series. I did like the new movie though.